Youth Ham Radio Insights: How I Learned CW & What I Like About It
CW is quite a paradox among young amateur radio operators. On one hand, some hams find it to be their favorite mode and think it’s the best part of the […]
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Ham Radio History: Code Warrior—the Telegraph Key that Made Waves
DX Engineering Customer/Technical Support Specialist Wayne Smith, K8FF, Recounts the Invention of This Beloved, Breakthrough Iambic Paddle The story of the Code Warrior telegraph key began in 1997 at the […]
Products & Product Reviews
New Product Spotlight: “The CW Way of Life” Reference Book
Want to learn Morse code and enjoy the thrill of CW operating? Here’s more than a little help from an operator who knows his way around a straight key and […]
HAM Radio 101
Ham Radio 101: What’s the Best Way to Learn Morse Code?
2025 Marks the 190th Anniversary of the International Morse Code Alphabet Editor’s note: This post is part of an ongoing series of 101-style articles from OnAllBands addressing the basics of […]
Ham Culture & Entertainment
Ham Radio and Morse Code in Popular Culture: The Martian Edition
What would you do if you were stranded alone on Mars, unable to transmit a message to NASA from a computer or radio but capable of being viewed via satellite? […]
Ham Culture & Entertainment
Ham Radio & Morse Code in Popular Culture: From Cartoons to Video Games
Whether you’re new to ham radio or a longtime operator, it’s extremely eye-opening to discover that this seemingly niche hobby has such a far reach in popular culture. From “NCIS” […]
Ham Culture & Entertainment
Amateur Radio and Morse Code in Popular Culture: From Hardcore Punk to Wireless History
One of our favorite pursuits at OnAllBands is discovering ham radio and Morse code references that have found their way into television, movies, books, and music—everything from Paul McCartney’s inspiration […]
